Best Schools in Brownsville, Texas
76 schools in the directory · 48 Elementary · 12 Middle · 14 High · 2 Other
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Paredes EL
Elementary · Brownsville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Martin EL
Elementary · Brownsville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
High · Idea Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Brownsville are Paredes EL (9.0/10), Martin EL (8.5/10), and Idea Sports Park College Preparatory (8.4/10), among 66 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
76
66 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.6
66 public schools · out of 10
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
76
66 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.6
66 public schools · out of 10
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brownsville public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brownsville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Brownsville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 66 rated schools; 76 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paredes EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Idea Sports Park College Preparatory | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Oliveira Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Benavides EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Russell EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Palm Grove EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Stillman Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Brite EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | EL Jardin EL | 8.1 / 10 |
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About Schools in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, Texas is home to 76 schools, including 66 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 48 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 14 high schools.
The 66 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Paredes EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
Brownsville is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 122,055 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
48 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 776 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 414 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 478 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 868 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 303 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 399 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 350 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 538 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 9 | 641 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 10 | 618 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
Show all 48 elementary schools in Brownsville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 739 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 1,047 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 653 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 882 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 850 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 6 | 549 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 732 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 847 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 9 | 601 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 10 | 494 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
Show all 12 middle schools in Brownsville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 408 students · 6th–12th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 338 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 800 students · 6th–12th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 1,629 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 754 students · 6th–12th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 689 students · 6th–12th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 2,278 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 8 | 1,683 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 555 students · 6th–12th | 6.1 |
| 10 | 2,294 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
Show all 14 high schools in Brownsville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Baptist SchoolPrivate 187 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | 20 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas · 76 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 48
- Middle
- 12
- High
- 14
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (6)
RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
7 schools · 1,888 students
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY
4 schools · 465 students
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
123 schools · 76,819 students
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS
9 schools · 4,855 students
VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4 schools · 963 students
BROWNSVILLE ISD
56 schools · 37,065 students
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Common questions about schools in Brownsville, Texas
How many schools are in Brownsville, Texas?
Brownsville has 76 schools, including 66 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brownsville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 66 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Brownsville is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brownsville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Brownsville on MySchoolScout is Paredes EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brownsville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brownsville on MySchoolScout is Paredes EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Brownsville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Brownsville on MySchoolScout is Oliveira Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best high school in Brownsville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Brownsville on MySchoolScout is Idea Sports Park College Preparatory with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Brownsville, Texas?
Brownsville is served by 6 school districts: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley, Idea Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, Valere Public Schools, Brownsville ISD.
Are there private schools in Brownsville, Texas?
Yes, Brownsville has 10 private schools alongside 66 public schools. The top-rated private school is Brownsville Montessori Academy with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brownsville, Texas?
Among 66 public schools in Brownsville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brownsville, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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